Metropolitan Colombia

Day 01. Bogotá: Arrival in the city of Bogotá at El Dorado International Airport and transfer to the hotel to complete the respective check-in. Overnight stay.

Includes: Private transportation, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 02. Bogotá: City Tour & Monserrate (private service): Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, pick-up will take place at the hotel lobby. When looking up from any point in the city, it is impossible not to notice that hill which, from its 3,152 meters above sea level, watches over Bogotá. Monserrate is the quintessential symbol of Bogotá, not only as a natural landmark but also for its religious character, whose sanctuary has been visited by millions of pilgrims and travelers since its foundation in 1640. We return and begin a panoramic tour of the historic center of Bogotá, also known as “La Candelaria,” where we will visit the Gold Museum, home to nearly 34,000 pre-Hispanic gold pieces and more than 25,000 pre-Columbian objects. Afterwards, we will visit the Mint Museum and the Botero Donation, which exhibits works by the internationally recognized Colombian master Fernando Botero in different artistic techniques such as painting, drawing, and sculpture. The tour will end with a panoramic tour of the surroundings of Bolívar Square (Primatial Cathedral, Casa de Nariño, Liévano Palace, and Palace of Justice). Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Duration: 6 hours

Operating days: Tuesday to Sunday

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance fees to the Gold Museum, Mint Museum, Botero Donation, ascent to Monserrate, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Important note: The Gold Museum is closed on Mondays, and the Mint Museum and Botero Donation are closed on Tuesdays.

Day 03. Bogotá: Visit to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá (private service): Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, pick-up at the hotel lobby. Departure to the town of Zipaquirá, located 50 km from Bogotá, heading north through the area known as the “Bogotá Savanna.” Once there, we will visit the Salt Cathedral, built inside a salt mine at a depth of 180 meters, considered one of the most important wonders of Colombia and a great work of engineering and religious art. Return to the hotel.

Duration: 5 hours

Operating days: Daily

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 04. Bogotá: Departure to Medellín & City Tour – Comuna 13 (Private service):

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to El Dorado International Airport to take the flight (Not Included) to the city of Medellín (It is suggested to take a flight before 10:00 a.m.).

Arrival, assistance at José María Córdova International Airport, and transfer to the hotel to complete the respective check-in. Overnight stay.

At the agreed time, pick-up at the hotel lobby to begin the tour. We will visit the main tourist sites of Medellín, such as San Antonio Park, San Ignacio Square, La Playa Avenue, the Sculpture Park with works by Botero, the Park of Desires, Atanasio Girardot Sports Complex, La Macarena Convention Center, and the traditional Pueblito Paisa. Then, we will tour El Poblado, including Parque del Poblado, Parque Lleras, and the Golden Mile. The visit continues in Comuna 13, exploring graffiti that tell stories of transformation and hope, culminating at the iconic Escalators. At the end, return to the hotel. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Duration: 7 hours

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, Metro and Metrocable admission, visit to Comuna 13 (Graffiti Tour), accommodation, and assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 05. Medellín: Visit to Peñol & Guatapé (Private service):

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up at the hotel lobby at the agreed time to begin the tour. We will visit the municipality of El Peñol, including the replica of the original town and the impressive Piedra del Peñol, a 220-meter monolith. Then, we will tour Guatapé by mototaxi to admire its colorful zócalos and architectural details. We will finish with a visit to the El Peñol and Guatapé reservoirs, enjoying the contrast between mountains and water. In the afternoon, return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Duration: 8 hours

Operating days: Daily

Includes: Transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, mototaxi ride, typical lunch at a local restaurant, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Ascent of Piedra del Peñol, boat tour on the Peñol–Guatapé reservoir, and dinner.

Day 06. Medellín: Departure to next destination / City of origin:

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to José María Córdova International Airport to take the flight (Not Included) to the next destination or city of origin.

Includes: Private transportation, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.